1. This scene where the action in the play really starts to take off. We have seen the ghost before but now it is actually talking and giving instructions! Hamlet's father explains that Hamlet's Uncle killed him in order to become king. He then seduced Hamlet's mother into marrying him. He explains that he is stuck in purgatory due to the fact that he died with all of his life sins with him. Hamlet's father wants him to redeem his death my murdering his killer. One very important point that Hamlet's father brings up is that he does not want his old wife harmed in any way at all. He believes that she will have her final judgment once she dies.
5. I thought that overall this scene was extremely cool. I mean this is turning into be such an awesome play. I am glad that Horatio is going to support Hamlet through all that is in front of him. BTW I thought the video added a lot to this scene. It is much better then the MacBeth video that we had to watch.
7. Holy Crap, I can't believe that my Uncle killed my father. Seriously what is wrong with him. I do admit that I did have suspicion that something was up when he married my mother so quick to become queen. This is just ridiculous. I should act crazy so my uncle will never see his death coming!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Hamlet 1.3
1. In this scene opens with Ophelia, Hamlet's love, being warned by her brother Laertes about her relationship with Hamlet. He claims that eventually he will have to marry someone of higher social status and that she might as well move on. They go into their father Polinious' home where she is only told exactly the same thing by her father. At the end of the scene he condemns her from having anything else to do with Hamlet.
3. I really don't understand why it was such a big deal that Hamlet and Ophelia were together. Hamlet had just lost his father and you would think that Polonious would be more sensitive towards what exactly he was going through. My other question is what kind of role will Ophelia and her family play in the story?
7. I really do hate my father right now. I mean Hamlet just lost his father and now I have to tell him that he can't see me anymore. He is just so unhappy that his mother is already marrying his Uncle. I mean in my opinion that is just kind of creepy. I guess I understand what my brother was saying about Hamlet having to marry someone of higher status but I thought possibly things could be different between us.
3. I really don't understand why it was such a big deal that Hamlet and Ophelia were together. Hamlet had just lost his father and you would think that Polonious would be more sensitive towards what exactly he was going through. My other question is what kind of role will Ophelia and her family play in the story?
7. I really do hate my father right now. I mean Hamlet just lost his father and now I have to tell him that he can't see me anymore. He is just so unhappy that his mother is already marrying his Uncle. I mean in my opinion that is just kind of creepy. I guess I understand what my brother was saying about Hamlet having to marry someone of higher status but I thought possibly things could be different between us.
Hamlet Act uno scene uno
3. A few question that I have is:
Where does Hamlet tie into this scene?
When will we first see Hamlet?
Why exactly is there a ghost?
Is this scene necessary?
1. Pretty much this scene opens with a few manly gentlemen keeping watch over something. They are just kind of minding their own business keeping watch until a ghost appears that resembles the dead King Hamlet. Now this isn't the first time that they have seen the ghost before. They encourage their main man Horatio to speak to it. Eventually the rooster crows and *poof* he is gone.
5. My first reaction of Horatio is that he was some what important. It was just his presence. Once the subject of the ghost is brought up, he is the only rational person at the scene. When the ghost actually appears he is the first person to be brave enough to talk directly to it. According to Mr. Hill and my own intuition, Horatio will be a major character in this play.
Where does Hamlet tie into this scene?
When will we first see Hamlet?
Why exactly is there a ghost?
Is this scene necessary?
1. Pretty much this scene opens with a few manly gentlemen keeping watch over something. They are just kind of minding their own business keeping watch until a ghost appears that resembles the dead King Hamlet. Now this isn't the first time that they have seen the ghost before. They encourage their main man Horatio to speak to it. Eventually the rooster crows and *poof* he is gone.
5. My first reaction of Horatio is that he was some what important. It was just his presence. Once the subject of the ghost is brought up, he is the only rational person at the scene. When the ghost actually appears he is the first person to be brave enough to talk directly to it. According to Mr. Hill and my own intuition, Horatio will be a major character in this play.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Question Reponse.
How would the boys' adventure differ if John Grady was not bilingual. - Hot KOOLAID
The story would be much different if John Grady did not speak spanish. Many times throughout the novel he communicated with the native Mexicans about important things in spanish. If there were a language barrier, many important tasks throughout the novel, especially his interactions with the ranch, would not have been able to happen. If Grady did not know spanish he possibly would not have had a relationship with Alejandra which would have made his life-saving relationship with Alfonsa possible. He probably would have ended up just dying in jail or possibly, he would not have went to jail at all.
The story would be much different if John Grady did not speak spanish. Many times throughout the novel he communicated with the native Mexicans about important things in spanish. If there were a language barrier, many important tasks throughout the novel, especially his interactions with the ranch, would not have been able to happen. If Grady did not know spanish he possibly would not have had a relationship with Alejandra which would have made his life-saving relationship with Alfonsa possible. He probably would have ended up just dying in jail or possibly, he would not have went to jail at all.
Friday, January 28, 2011
All the Pretty Horses Response 3
I really enjoyed this part of the reading. I think that it was very interesting that McCarthy chose this moment to introduce Alejandra into the novel. It has brought more variety in the novel by bringing a female character into the mix that is actually nice to John Grady. I know I have compared the novel to The Road a lot so this is very interesting to have some sort of romance because The Road didn't have any aspect of romance whatsoever. The new tension between John Grady and Rowlins is very interesting. Throughout the novel it can be inferred that they have known each other for an extremely long time so it is kind of odd that there would be conflict now. If the main characters were female then there would be nonstop tension throughout the novel. :) just kidding.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
"Hope" is the Thing with Feathers Analysis
POEM = http://poetryoutloud.org/poems/poem.html?id=171619
I very much enjoyed this poem. I'm not sure if it's because I heard it so many times or what but it just has a very beautiful rhythmic feel to it. The personification of "hope" to that of a bird gives the feeling that "hope" is free and can travel anywhere that it pleases. The second stanza of the poem has a violent falre to it due to the line ,"That could abash the little Bird." In the third stanza the tone changes from to very mysterious. The shift from third person to first person enhances the personification of "hope" as a bird.
I very much enjoyed this poem. I'm not sure if it's because I heard it so many times or what but it just has a very beautiful rhythmic feel to it. The personification of "hope" to that of a bird gives the feeling that "hope" is free and can travel anywhere that it pleases. The second stanza of the poem has a violent falre to it due to the line ,"That could abash the little Bird." In the third stanza the tone changes from to very mysterious. The shift from third person to first person enhances the personification of "hope" as a bird.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
All the Pretty Horses 20?
How has John shown to be a Christ figure so far?
Why did John not like the trade conditions from Blevins?
Why would Blevins expect to get his horse back?
How do you think the horse will come back?
In your opinion, why is John Grady different from the rest of the boys?
Do you think the story would be greatly different if it took place in a more modern setting?
Do you feel that John has some sort of fascination with cowboys and western living?
Why does John want to save the ranch?
Do you feel that John truly loves his mother?
Do you feel that the novel is following the true western story line?
How has it strayed from the true western story line?
Who do you feel is most important to John out of his family?
Do you think it was wrong for John to "spy" on his mother at the beginning of the novel?
What effect did his discoveries have on the story and John's motives?
Why exactly is John heading to Mexico?
What year does this novel take place in, and where does it fall into the time line of the wild west?
Do you think the tension between Rowlins and Blevins is from jealousy?
Why do you think Blevins is staying with the boys?
How does McCarty's style effect the narration?
What effect does the espanol dialogue have on the narration?
How much wood could woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
What is the meaning of life?
Why did John not like the trade conditions from Blevins?
Why would Blevins expect to get his horse back?
How do you think the horse will come back?
In your opinion, why is John Grady different from the rest of the boys?
Do you think the story would be greatly different if it took place in a more modern setting?
Do you feel that John has some sort of fascination with cowboys and western living?
Why does John want to save the ranch?
Do you feel that John truly loves his mother?
Do you feel that the novel is following the true western story line?
How has it strayed from the true western story line?
Who do you feel is most important to John out of his family?
Do you think it was wrong for John to "spy" on his mother at the beginning of the novel?
What effect did his discoveries have on the story and John's motives?
Why exactly is John heading to Mexico?
What year does this novel take place in, and where does it fall into the time line of the wild west?
Do you think the tension between Rowlins and Blevins is from jealousy?
Why do you think Blevins is staying with the boys?
How does McCarty's style effect the narration?
What effect does the espanol dialogue have on the narration?
How much wood could woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
What is the meaning of life?
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